This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 28 2026 Sat Writers' Workshop 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Central Library Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 28 2026 Sat Writers' Workshop 1:00pm–2:30pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Are you a creative writer? Come build community and improve your writing skills through prompts presented in a variety of learning styles. Participants will focus on particular skills based off the prompts for that month. Disclaimer(s) Limited Space Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis. Registration Optional Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.
This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 30 2026 Mon Teen Writing Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 30 2026 Mon Teen Writing Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Creative writing club for teens who love to write or want to try it out. Share your original poems, short stories, novels, and more; receive feedback on your work; and do fun writing activities! Snacks and notebooks provided.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 2 2026 Thu Funding Information Network - Office Hours 10:00am–11:00am Adults Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 2 2026 Thu Funding Information Network - Office Hours 10:00am–11:00am Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Meet with our Digital Services Librarian to learn about grants for 501(c)3 nonprofits. Get acquainted with the Foundation Directory Online, and learn where to get useful resources for the entire grant seeking process.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 2 2026 Thu Crochet Workshop 5:30pm–7:30pm Tweens, Teens, Adults Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 2 2026 Thu Crochet Workshop 5:30pm–7:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Want to crochet but not sure where to start? Want to learn how to make a granny square? Found a really cool pattern but not quite sure how to make sense of it? Come learn to crochet or further your skills!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Apr 3 2026 Fri World of Maps - Homeschool Program 10:00am–11:00am Children, Tweens Library Express at Pine Point This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Apr 3 2026 Fri World of Maps - Homeschool Program 10:00am–11:00am Library Express at Pine Point Library Location: Library Express at Pine Point Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Map reading is an important skill to cultivate, even in the age of GPS. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Apr 5 2026 Sun Easter All Day All Branches Closing Apr 5 2026 Sun Closing Easter All Day Branches: Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events Description: The library is closed in honor of Easter Sunday.
This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 6 2026 Mon Teen Writing Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 6 2026 Mon Teen Writing Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Creative writing club for teens who love to write or want to try it out. Share your original poems, short stories, novels, and more; receive feedback on your work; and do fun writing activities! Snacks and notebooks provided.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 6 2026 Mon First-time Home Buyer Information Session 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults Central Library Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 6 2026 Mon First-time Home Buyer Information Session 5:30pm–6:30pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to get on the path to homeownership with Dawn Creighton of Liberty Bank and Araceli Rivera of Wayfinders! Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Create a Fairy Garden 3:00pm–4:30pm Tweens, Teens East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Create a Fairy Garden 3:00pm–4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Teen Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Come to the teen room and create a fairy garden in a flowerpot. What's a fairy garden? A fairy garden is a miniature garden that features small plants and tiny accessories to create a magical scene.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Microwave Meals 3:15pm–4:30pm Tweens, Teens Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Microwave Meals 3:15pm–4:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness Event Details: Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Apr 10 2026 Fri World of Maps - Homeschool Program 10:00am–11:00am Children, Tweens Library Express at Pine Point This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Apr 10 2026 Fri World of Maps - Homeschool Program 10:00am–11:00am Library Express at Pine Point Library Location: Library Express at Pine Point Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Map reading is an important skill to cultivate, even in the age of GPS. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 11 2026 Sat "Pasqualina: The Bootleg Queen of Springfield, Massachusetts" Author Talk 10:00am–11:00am Adults Central Library Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 11 2026 Sat "Pasqualina: The Bootleg Queen of Springfield, Massachusetts" Author Talk 10:00am–11:00am Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Author and Mafia Historian Justin Cascio’s latest book is about a hidden piece of Springfield’s history.Has a woman ever been a Mafia boss? How did the Mafia come to Springfield, Massachusetts? Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Learn to Knit 11:30am–2:00pm Teens, Adults Forest Park Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Learn to Knit 11:30am–2:00pm Forest Park Branch Registration Open Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of knitting and build your skills with guided lessons. No experience needed! Every month we will review casting on, counting stitches, garter stitch, and stockinette stitch for new patrons and beginners. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.
This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Teen Writing Club: Special Poetry Event! 4:00pm–5:30pm Teens Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Teen Writing Club: Special Poetry Event! 4:00pm–5:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Creative writing club for teens who love to write or want to try it out. Share your original poems, short stories, novels, and more; receive feedback on your work; and do fun writing activities! Snacks and notebooks provided.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Cross Stitch 10:30am–11:30am Adults Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Cross Stitch 10:30am–11:30am Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Learn to cross stitch! Already know how? Drop in anyway for new patterns or to stitch with pals.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me 5:30pm–6:30pm Tweens, Teens, Adults East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me 5:30pm–6:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Practice your Spanish and help others practice their English in a weekly conversation circle and safe space for cultural exchange! We will spend half the time practicing Spanish and the other half practicing English, with a break in between.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Ukulele Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens, Teens East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Ukulele Club 3:30pm–4:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading Event Details: Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner ukulele club and start learning your favorite songs! All ages
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Apr 17 2026 Fri World of Maps - Homeschool Program 10:00am–11:00am Children, Tweens Library Express at Pine Point This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Apr 17 2026 Fri World of Maps - Homeschool Program 10:00am–11:00am Library Express at Pine Point Library Location: Library Express at Pine Point Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Map reading is an important skill to cultivate, even in the age of GPS. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Crochet Workshop 12:00pm–2:00pm Tweens, Teens, Adults Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Crochet Workshop 12:00pm–2:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Want to crochet but not sure where to start? Want to learn how to make a granny square? Found a really cool pattern but not quite sure how to make sense of it? Come learn to crochet or further your skills!
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Poetic-Activity-Utilizing-Self-Expression: P.A.U.S.E. 12:30pm–2:30pm Tweens, Teens, Adults East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Poetic-Activity-Utilizing-Self-Expression: P.A.U.S.E. 12:30pm–2:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Get together to plan and work on your next writing project! Find your poem in 90 minutes. Ever feel an emotion you wish you could capture? Poetry is that act of capturing. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Wildlife on Wheels with Forest Park Zoo 1:00pm–2:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Wildlife on Wheels with Forest Park Zoo 1:00pm–2:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Wildlife on Wheels is rolling to the Library! Meet a selection of live animal ambassadors with educators from the Forest Park Zoo. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Apr 20 2026 Mon Patriot's Day All Day All Branches Closing Apr 20 2026 Mon Closing Patriot's Day All Day Branches: Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events Description: The library is closed in honor of Patriots Day.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Wildlife on Wheels with Forest Park Zoo 11:00am–12:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Wildlife on Wheels with Forest Park Zoo 11:00am–12:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Wildlife on Wheels is rolling to the Library! Meet a selection of live animal ambassadors with educators from the Forest Park Zoo. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Western Mass Food Bank Cooking Class Series 1:30pm–3:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens Mason Square Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Western Mass Food Bank Cooking Class Series 1:30pm–3:30pm Mason Square Branch Registration Open Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a fun, hands-on cooking adventure where kids become chefs for the day! This class is designed to build confidence in the kitchen through an interactive demonstration and cooking experience.
